Shivering

Involuntary contraction or twitching of the muscles. It is a physiologic method of heat production in man and other mammals.

Year introduced: 1970(1964)

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Tree Number(s): G07.110.232.778.500, G07.410.421.778.500, G16.012.500.535.778.500

MeSH Unique ID: D012768

Entry Terms:

• Shiverings

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Temperature
Body Temperature Regulation
Thermogenesis
Shivering

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Homeostasis
Body Temperature Regulation
Thermogenesis
Shivering

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Biological Phenomena
Adaptation, Biological
Adaptation, Physiological
Body Temperature Regulation
Thermogenesis
Shivering